The annual Bluesberry & Beer Festival takes place in downtown Norcross on Saturday, June 15th, 2024 from 3 to 10 p.m. The festival is centered at Betty Mauldin Park -- that's where the music stages will be. You can kick back there and relax to … [Read more...] about The Bluesberry & Beer Festival takes place in Norcross this Saturday
Festivals
Juneteenth weekend on the Marietta Square: Friday block party and weekend cultural festival
Come to the annual Juneteenth celebration in Marietta Square, hosted by the city of Marietta and the Cobb County branch of the NAACP. It promises to be a glorious celebration, going on all weekend long. Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration … [Read more...] about Juneteenth weekend on the Marietta Square: Friday block party and weekend cultural festival
The 2024 Virginia-Highland Summerfest is a 2-day event this weekend
Virginia-Highland Summerfest will take place over two days in 2024 -- Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th. The event is FREE to attend. There will be food, an artist market, activities for kids, and live music. The majority of the festival is … [Read more...] about The 2024 Virginia-Highland Summerfest is a 2-day event this weekend
The Atlanta Jazz Festival: FREE concerts all weekend long
The Atlanta Jazz Festival is back for 2024! The iconic event is one of the largest FREE jazz fests in the nation, and it's happening Memorial Day Weekend at Piedmont Park. All the details are below. This is a permanent page. We will update each … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Jazz Festival: FREE concerts all weekend long
The Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes
The 21st annual Kirkwood Spring Fling takes place on May 18, 2024. The tour of homes takes place the same day. The festival and art market will be located in Bessie Branham Park (2051 Delano Drive, Atlanta 30317). Festival hours are noon to 8 … [Read more...] about The Kirkwood Spring Fling & Tour of Homes
Don’t miss the 2024 Marietta Greek Festival, opening Friday!
Be Greek for a day! The 34th annual Marietta Greek Festival happens from May 17 to 19, 2024. The festival takes place at Holy Transfiguration Greek Orthodox Church, located at 3431 Trickum Rd. in Marietta. Check out our complete guide to … [Read more...] about Don’t miss the 2024 Marietta Greek Festival, opening Friday!
The 2024 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend, May 11 & 12
The Dunwoody Art Festival is a Mother's Day Weekend tradition! It takes place along Dunwoody Village Parkway. As always, festival admission is FREE. It is a rain-or-shine event. The art market is a highlight of the festival. Artisans from … [Read more...] about The 2024 Dunwoody Art Festival takes place this weekend, May 11 & 12
FREE! The 2024 Sweet Auburn Springfest takes place over two days this weekend
The annual Sweet Auburn Springfest takes place over Mother's Day Weekend, May 11th and 12th, 2024. This is the largest FREE street festival in Atlanta. It promises fun, food, and entertainment for the whole family. Sweet Auburn Springfest is … [Read more...] about FREE! The 2024 Sweet Auburn Springfest takes place over two days this weekend
Taste of Alpharetta celebrates the local restaurant scene this Thursday – PLUS continuous live music!
Taste of Alpharetta takes place on Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 5 to 10 p.m. This annual event is FREE to attend, but you'll need to purchase tasting tickets at the event. This is your chance to dine in downtown Alpharetta at over 60 … [Read more...] about Taste of Alpharetta celebrates the local restaurant scene this Thursday – PLUS continuous live music!
The Decatur Arts Festival returns this weekend, with 3 days of free events
The Decatur Arts Festival returns to downtown Decatur, live and in person! This is a 3-day festival that's spread out around downtown Decatur and the historic Courthouse Square. The 2024 Arts Festival launches on the evening of Friday, May 3rd and … [Read more...] about The Decatur Arts Festival returns this weekend, with 3 days of free events
Spend a day at the May-retta Daze Festival, returning to Glover Park this weekend
Mayretta-Daze is a two-day arts, crafts, and music festival. It typically takes place the first weekend in May, at Glover Park in the historic Marietta Square. In 2024, May-retta Daze will be held on Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th The … [Read more...] about Spend a day at the May-retta Daze Festival, returning to Glover Park this weekend
The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities
The 7th annual Acworth Dragon Boat Festival will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at Dallas Landing Park, on Lake Allatoona. The festival is FREE to attend. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event features teams of people racing in 46-foot … [Read more...] about The Acworth Dragon Boat Festival features boat races and cultural activities
The Duluth Arts Festival features an art market and plenty of family fun this weekend
The Duluth Arts Festival returns in 2024 for two days of spring fun! It's taking place on Saturday, April 27th and Sunday, April 28th, on the Duluth Town Green (use 3167 Main St for GPS directions). The emphasis is on both the arts and family … [Read more...] about The Duluth Arts Festival features an art market and plenty of family fun this weekend
Art on the Chattahoochee returns to Jones Bridge Park this Saturday
Gwinnett Parks will host Art on the Chattahoochee again this year. This intimate arts festival takes place on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from noon to 4 p.m. The location is Jones Bridge Park: 4901 East Jones Bridge Road Peachtree Corners, GA … [Read more...] about Art on the Chattahoochee returns to Jones Bridge Park this Saturday
Salute to the Red, White & Blue in East Point: live music, family fun, fireworks
2024 update: We have no current info for the 2024 event and can not verify it is happening. The city calendar is empty for July 3 & 4. East Point's annual Salute to the Red, White and Blue Independence Day fireworks are back for … [Read more...] about Salute to the Red, White & Blue in East Point: live music, family fun, fireworks
The Atlanta Fermentation Festival celebrates all things fermented this Sunday
This one-day fest is a celebration of all things fermented -- from kombucha to kraut to beer! It takes place on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m., at the Martin Street Foundry in East Point. The festival is … [Read more...] about The Atlanta Fermentation Festival celebrates all things fermented this Sunday
Frühlingsfest — a German-style spring festival in downtown Avondale Estates
NOTE: We don't have a date for 2024 yet, but we will update as soon as details are released. Frühlingsfest is German for "spring festival" -- and if you love the winter Christkindl Market, you'll love this German-style street festival, featuring … [Read more...] about Frühlingsfest — a German-style spring festival in downtown Avondale Estates
Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free to visit
NOTE: Oakland Cemetery is closed for the month of January in 2024, for construction and infrastructure improvements. However, you can sign up here for the MLK Day of Service on Jan. 15th and help out by planting trees and doing basic work on the … [Read more...] about Oakland Cemetery: an Atlanta attraction and park that is always free to visit
Shop local at the Candler Park Holiday Art Block this Saturday
The Candler Park business district will host its annual holiday Art Block on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from noon to 6 p.m. The one-block area along Candler Park Drive will become a small street festival, featuring local art, jewelry, ceramics, … [Read more...] about Shop local at the Candler Park Holiday Art Block this Saturday
Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival takes place at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this Sunday
The Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival takes place on Sunday, October 23, 2023 at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody. Admission is FREE. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can buy tasting tickets for $1.25 each to get a bite of the competition food. And you can … [Read more...] about Atlanta Kosher BBQ Festival takes place at Brook Run Park in Dunwoody this Sunday
Alpharetta PopFest — a FREE fall music festival with food trucks on Oct. 21st
Alpharetta PopFest takes place on Saturday, October 21, 2023. It is a FREE, family-friendly, outdoor music festival at Brooke Street Park. PopFest takes place from 3:30 to 9 p.m. This years artists: 3:30 - 4:30 Rae & The Ragdolls 5:00 - … [Read more...] about Alpharetta PopFest — a FREE fall music festival with food trucks on Oct. 21st
FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens on the Square this Saturday
The Marietta Square Artisan Market is an outdoor market that features local art and hand-crafted items. It takes place on most Saturdays, year-round. Opening day for the season is Saturday, January 7, 2023, according to a Facebook post. The … [Read more...] about FREE: The Marietta Square Artisan Market happens on the Square this Saturday
Music Midtown: Early-bird pricing plus a layaway plan for your tickets (put as little as $25 down)
The popular Music Midtown festival returns to Piedmont Park from Friday, Sept. 15th through Sunday, Sept. 17th, 2023. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, May 18th. In past years, there has been tiered pricing -- with early bird pricing in … [Read more...] about Music Midtown: Early-bird pricing plus a layaway plan for your tickets (put as little as $25 down)
2024 Strawberry Festivals, and 10+ places to pick your own strawberries this spring
Fresh, local strawberries are a sign of spring in Georgia! It's the perfect time to plan a pick-your-own outing or enjoy a strawberry festival at a Georgia farm. Our list includes events and you-pick farms that are within an hour drive from … [Read more...] about 2024 Strawberry Festivals, and 10+ places to pick your own strawberries this spring
Noshfest features authentic Jewish food, kids zone with inflatables, entertainment, more
NOTE: We don't have info for 2023 yet, so stay tuned! Noshfest is back for the 2022 Labor Day Weekend! Celebrate Jewish food and culture at Noshfest, which takes place on Sunday, Sept. 4th and Monday, Sept. 5th from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event … [Read more...] about Noshfest features authentic Jewish food, kids zone with inflatables, entertainment, more
Update on the 2023 Food-O-Rama food truck festival at Grant Park
UPDATE: On August 24th, we learned that the 2022 Food-O-Rama was CANCELED, due to "concerns over staffing as well as safety precautions against COVID or other contagious diseases." See the cancellation announcement on Facebook UPDATE: On … [Read more...] about Update on the 2023 Food-O-Rama food truck festival at Grant Park
The annual Sprayberry Halloween Jam-BOO-ree and trunk-or-treat event is bigger than ever!
This event is packed full of fall fun and and Halloween treats! The Sprayberry Trunk-or-Treat Jam-BOO-ree takes place on Saturday, October 22, 2022. NOTE that we've confirmed this is the correct date -- it is being reported elsewhere … [Read more...] about The annual Sprayberry Halloween Jam-BOO-ree and trunk-or-treat event is bigger than ever!
Atlanta World Kite Festival & Expo in Piedmont Park this weekend
Let's go fly a kite! On Saturday, October 30, 2021 the Atlanta World Kite Festival returns to the Meadow at Piedmont Park. It is FREE to attend. From 2 to 6 p.m., there will be kite flying, live entertainment, face painting, arts & crafts, … [Read more...] about Atlanta World Kite Festival & Expo in Piedmont Park this weekend
Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
You're early! Our 2021 content is in progress. For now, you can browse last year's offerings -- but please check back soon for the updated details! With Centennial Olympic Park still closed indefinitely, it looks like there will NOT be a Chinese … [Read more...] about Atlanta Chinese Lantern Festival at Centennial Olympic Park
FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
The Atlanta History Center is hosting a FREE Day of the Dead Festival, known as Dia de los Muertos in Spanish. The event takes place on Sunday, October 31, 2021, from noon to 5:00 p.m. Capacity is limited, so you'll need to register online for … [Read more...] about FREE: Day of the Dead Festival at The Atlanta History Center (register in advance)
Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
updated on 9/29/2020 This event is canceled for 2020. Info below the line is from a previous year The Brookhaven Arts Festival happens this weekend, October 19th and 20th, 2019. It is FREE to attend. The festival takes … [Read more...] about Brookhaven Fall Arts Festival
UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade
UPDATED on 9/23/2020 Since there is no new info posted for 2020, it seems this event won't happen this year. Info below the line is from 2019 and is not current. The Sandy Springs Festival and Pet Parade returns this weekend for two … [Read more...] about UPDATE on the Heritage Sandy Springs Fall Festival & Pet Parade
LAST CALL: Oakland Cemetery’s popular Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is ending soon
Looking for outdoor activities in July? Oakland Cemetery's Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is perfect for families or groups of friends. It could also be a fun, creative cheap date. And due to its popularity in June, it has been extended for one more … [Read more...] about LAST CALL: Oakland Cemetery’s popular Summer Scramble Scavenger Hunt is ending soon
England’s Chelsea Flower Show is a FREE virtual event this year
If you're a gardening aficionado, maybe you've dreamed of attending the Chelsea Flower Show in person, in London. It's a hot ticket, for sure -- the 2019 event had a dress code and the equivalent of a hundred-dollar price tag for a one-day … [Read more...] about England’s Chelsea Flower Show is a FREE virtual event this year
Acworth Art Fest
For info on the current year's Art Fest, click here. Updated on 5/15/2020 The Art Fest has been postponed. It will take place on July 18 and 19, 2020. The Acworth Art Fest is a vibrant, two-day celebration in Cobb County. This year's event … [Read more...] about Acworth Art Fest
Free: MARTA’s 40th anniversary festival and concert this Sunday
MARTA wants you to come out for a festival and concert that celebrates its 40 years of service in Atlanta. The event takes place on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 2:30 to 7:00 p.m., at MARTA's Avondale Rail Yard in Decatur. It is FREE to … [Read more...] about Free: MARTA’s 40th anniversary festival and concert this Sunday
Discounts: Taste of Atlanta this weekend, October 18 to 20, 2019
Taste of Atlanta will take place at Atlanta's Historic Fourth Ward Park from October 18 to 20, 2019. Check out the discount option below! The three-day food festival lets you sample the specialties of 90+ Atlanta restaurants, including food, beer, … [Read more...] about Discounts: Taste of Atlanta this weekend, October 18 to 20, 2019
Free: Taste of Soul Atlanta Festival on Labor Day Weekend
The Taste of Soul Atlanta Festival is a FREE festival that takes place downtown, in the heart of America's soul food capital. It is said to be the largest intown festival west of Peachtree Street. This family festival celebrates soul food and … [Read more...] about Free: Taste of Soul Atlanta Festival on Labor Day Weekend
Austell Labor Day Day Festival with live music and fireworks
Come out to Austell for family fun on Saturday, August 31st from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Labor Day Festival in Austell will feature a parade, live music, vendors, and a fireworks finale. Admission is FREE. It all takes place in the Austell downtown … [Read more...] about Austell Labor Day Day Festival with live music and fireworks
7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby on August 3rd in Historic 4th Ward Park
The 7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby takes place this Saturday, August 3, 2019. Festival hours are 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. and the derby race starts at 12:30 p.m. The event is FREE to attend and the race is free to watch. It all happens in … [Read more...] about 7th annual Cool Dads Rock Soapbox Derby on August 3rd in Historic 4th Ward Park
